I am having the same problem.
Looking for a better bearing for a 40 meter 3 el beam @ 120 Ft.
74 Everett -WZ8P
On 10/6/2018 11:57 AM, knowkode@verizon.net wrote:
> Greetings All,
> I have used Rohn TB3 thrust bearings in the past without issue but I have
> seen my fair share of worn out bearings due mainly to an antenna being
> parked in one direction for a long time- pitted races were the result. I've
> no experience with anything else and that brings me to my question. Is there
> something better out there? DXE claims an improvement over the Rohn bearing
> but it looks as all they did was add a lower seal. I'm leery of Yaesu if the
> bearings are made from the same pot metal as their rotor mast clamps. Bearing
> recommendations for an installation with a 2" mast with about 8' above the
> bearing and 2' below and an antenna along the lines of JK's C3S antenna are
> sought.
> Tnx es 73,JimW5QM
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